Weekly roadworks update – April 8 8th April 2022 It was announced this week that major works to reconstruct the carriageways and footpaths on Leads would begin later this month, as part of the Stoneferry Corridor project. The work will be in three phases and will take approximately 14 weeks, beginning on April 25. During phases 1 and 2, Leads Road will be closed […] Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Hundreds of students take part in Hull’s first active travel festival 8th April 2022 More than 100 primary school students across Hull took part in the city’s first active travel festival in a bid to encourage healthier lifestyles. Schools including Bude Park Primary School participated in a host of educational activities which focused on three key active travel themes including health and wellbeing, the environment and road safety. The […] Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration Transport & Streets Bude Park Primary SchoolFirst Step SportsHull Active SchoolsModeshift STARS
Prizes awarded to the winners of Neurodiversity Celebration Week competition 8th April 2022 The winners of Hull City Council’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week competition have been selected. There were five entries that were chosen as the winners by the panel, with each winning £75 from the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank. The competition invited young people aged 25 and under in Hull to produce an image to illustrate at […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Aneesa AkbarCouncillor John FarehamFerens Art GalleryHull Culture and LeisureLord MayorLord Mayor Councillor Lynn Petrinineurodiversityschools
Hull Cruise Yorkshire proposed Preferred Partner published 8th March 2022 The council has today published a report requesting approval to appoint a Preferred Partner to the Hull Cruise Yorkshire project. If approved by the council’s cabinet, the decision would see Associated British Ports (ABP) appointed. The report will be heard at the council’s Riverside area committee and economy & investment scrutiny before a decision is […] Read more News Regeneration ABPAssociated British PortsCllr Daren HaleCruise Terminal HullhULL cRUISE yORKSHIRE
Arts Council England invites Hull Music Service to take a larger regional role 8th March 2022 Hull Music Service has been invited by Arts Council England to become lead partner for North East Lincolnshire Music Education Hub, in addition to being the lead partner for Hull Music Hub. James Dickinson, Head of Hull Music Service said: “This is not only an endorsement of our work in Hull, but it also opens […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Arts Council EnglandCouncillor Shane McMurrayHull Music HubHull Music Service
Drop-in test clinics to mark HIV Testing Week 8th February 2022 National HIV Testing Week will be marked in Hull this week with a series of free, drop-in testing clinics. The sessions, which offer quick and confidential results, are taking place Monday to Saturday, with some sessions for young people only. They have been organised by the charity Mesmac, which provides a range of sexual health […] Read more Health and Social Care News Public Health
Food for fines: Have library fines waived and support local communities this Christmas 8th December 2021 Hull Libraries is using a fines amnesty to support local food banks and charities this Christmas. From December 1 until January 31, anyone returning books, films and other library materials will have their library fines waived. In return, Hull Libraries is asking users to donate food, toys and toiletries that will then be donated to […] Read more Customer Services Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News Councillor Aneesa AkbarCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonFood for finesHull Libraries
Crafting project sees care home residents across Hull gifted handmade Christmas cards 8th December 2021 People in residential homes and supporting housing facilities across Hull have been treated to a gift of some handcrafted Christmas cards and decorations this festive season. #WeMadeThis are a self-funded community group in Hull who try to make crafting more accessible to people in Hull and the surrounding areas by launching large-scale craft projects that […] Read more Adult social care Christmas News #WeMadeThisadult social careChristmasSocial care
Financial help available for young people to progress education or training 8th November 2021 Grants are available for children and young people in Hull to help them progress in their education. There are four types of grants available: Hull Education Foundation – this grant aims to help young people prepare to enter a profession, trade, occupation or service up to the age of 25 years old. It can be […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and young peopleCouncillor Shane McMurray
Hull and high water: How the city became a leader on flood management after devastation of 2007 8th November 2021 As part of our COP26 coverage and the #OneStepGreener campaign, Hull CC News looks at the work that has been done since 2007 to protect the city from the threat of flooding, and what you can do to improve your own resilience… With its proud maritime history and an emerging status as the UK’s ‘Energy […] Read more Environment Living With Water News #OneStepGreenerCOP26Flood defenceLiving With Water
Bandstand Roundabout to close for two weekends as part of Stoneferry improvement scheme 8th November 2021 Bandstand Roundabout will close over two weekends for essential repair and resurfacing works as part of the Stoneferry improvement scheme. The roundabout, at the junction of Stoneferry Road, Leads Road and West Carr Lane, will be closed to traffic from 7pm on Friday 26 November to allow the carriageway surfacing to be removed and repairs […] Read more News Transport & Streets RoadworksStoneferry Corridor
Weekly Roadworks Update – 8 October 8th October 2021 Major restoration work to Brunswick Arcade on Beverley Road will begin next week in the interest of public safety. From Monday 11 October, Beverley Road will be reduced to two lanes between Norfolk Street and Trafalgar Street, meaning all vehicles will share the carriageway. Traffic flow will be maintained in both directions. The work will […] Read more News Transport & Streets roadsRoadworks
